Kilmarnock: New Laigh Kirk
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Title
Kilmarnock: New Laigh Kirk
Description
Category A Listed, recently the subject of major renovation.
Body of the Church by Robert Johnstone, 1802. Enlarged 1831 with later 19th century Session room. Clock tower 17th century.
Tragedy struck 1801.
Interesting monuments and fine stained glass by Normal McDougall, J T and C Stewart, A C Whalen and Susan Bradbury.
Kirkyard contains graves of Covenanters Ross and Shields as well as Rev. James MacKinlay and Rev John Robertson, both mentioned in The Ordination plus Tam Samson, friend of Robert Burns. Relocated World War memorials.
New audio tour guide. Service 11am.
Source
ayrshire
Date
1802, tower 17C
Type
Museum
Identifier
655
Spatial Coverage
current,55.60981,-4.49757;
Museum Item Type Metadata
Street
Access from John Dickie Street or Bank Street
Place
Kilmarnock
IsNewThisYear
No
ArchitectName
Robert Johnstone
OpeningDate1
7/9/2019
OpeningDate2
8/9/2019
OpeningTime1
10:00-16:00
OpeningTime2
13:30-16:00
Activities
Refreshments and guided tours.
Service at 11.00.
New Laigh Kirk Community Choir performance Saturday, 11 - 11.30 a.m.
WC
Yes
DisabledWC
No
DisabledAccess
Yes
Refreshments
Yes
EventsForChildren
No
Parking
No
HearingLoop
No
LimitedAccess
No
NotAccessible
No
ID
9259
IsIncludedThisYear
Yes
Postcode
KA1 1BL
Citation
“Kilmarnock: New Laigh Kirk,” Digital Open Doors, accessed November 5, 2024, https://ddo.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/653.
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